Position overview
Salary range:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The salary range for this position is $168,700-$230,300. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Other components of pay may be offered to meet competitive conditions.
Application Window
Open date: July 8, 2025
Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jul 8, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Sep 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Clinical Theranostics Research at the Assistant or Associate Professor level within the Ahmanson Translational Theranostics Division, Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of personalized medicine at one of the world's top academic medical centers. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary physician-scientist with a passion for translational research and clinical innovation in the rapidly evolving field of theranostics. Key Responsibilities:
* Assume clinical responsibilities, including conventional nuclear medicine, PET/CT and therapeutic and theranostic nuclear medicine services.
* Provide scientific and strategic leadership for theranostic clinical trials, focusing on the integration of diagnostics and targeted therapies (e.g., radioligand therapies, PET-based biomarkers).
* Oversee the design, implementation, and management of early- to late-phase clinical trials across therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine platforms in collaboration with basic scientists, nuclear medicine physicians, oncologists, and industry partners.
* Collaborate with academic, clinical, and regulatory stakeholders to advance translational research initiatives and secure extramural funding.
* Play an integral role in the dosimetry program, integrating personalized radiation dose estimation into clinical research protocols and patient care pathways,
* Mentor junior investigators, fellows, and students in clinical research and theranostics; contribute to institutional curriculum development. Required Qualifications:
* M.D or M.D./Ph.D.
* Board certification in Nuclear Medicine, or Radiology.
* Significant experience in clinical trials, preferably in the theranostic or molecular imaging space.
* Proven track record of academic excellence, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, teaching and research leadership.
* Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and work in a collaborative academic environment. Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working with radiopharmaceuticals and knowledge of FDA regulatory pathways.
* ACRP certification, expertise in regulatory affairs and regulatory submissions, IND filings, engagement with the FDA, IRB submissions, GCP, and CITI
* Strong relationships with industry sponsors and knowledge of biotech/pharma development processes.
* Ability to foster collaborative research partnerships both within UCLA and externally. Candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV addressed to: Chair of the Search Committee, Ahmanson Translational Theranostics Division, Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA via UCLA Academic Recruit and arrange to have a statement of accomplishments and career plan appropriate for the position. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to the same address. Letters of recommendation should address the candidate's clinical and creative activity.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications
M.D or M.D./Ph.D.
Additional qualifications
* Board certification in Nuclear Medicine, or Radiology.
* Significant experience in clinical trials, preferably in the theranostic or molecular imaging space.
* Proven track record of academic excellence, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, teaching and research leadership.
* Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and work in a collaborative academic environment.
Preferred qualifications
* Experience working with radiopharmaceuticals and knowledge of FDA regulatory pathways.
* ACRP certification, expertise in regulatory affairs and regulatory submissions, IND filings, engagement with the FDA, IRB submissions, GCP, and CITI
* Strong relationships with industry sponsors and knowledge of biotech/pharma development processes.
* Ability to foster collaborative research partnerships both within UCLA and externally.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of the state of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles
Expand our reach as a global university
Enhance our research and creative activities
Elevate how we teach
Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service
Statement of Accomplishments and Career Plan
Reference requirements
- 3-5 letters of reference required
The department is requesting reference letters and will factor in the quality of these references when
assessing the candidate.
Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10478 Help contact: bomote@mednet.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
- "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location
Los Angeles, CA
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University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
Jul 09, 2025